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Michael Bardzell is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Salisbury University's Henson School of Science and Technology. With 30 years of service at the institution, he has established himself as an educator deeply committed to undergraduate teaching and mentorship.
His research focuses on visualizing abstract mathematical concepts, particularly through the PascGalois Project which explores connections between group theory, cellular automata, and Pascal's Triangle. Bardzell has developed educational software including Celite, a collection of cellular automaton simulators that demonstrates computational universality and emergent behaviors.
His scholarly work reveals consistent themes in mathematical visualization, with particular emphasis on making abstract algebra accessible through computational methods. The progression of his presentations shows increasing sophistication in connecting theoretical mathematics with practical educational applications, especially through software development.
As an educator, Bardzell has dedicated significant effort to mentoring undergraduate research and software engineering students. His work extends beyond campus through extensive K-12 outreach programs, professional development workshops for public school teachers, and collaborations with neighboring counties on curricular design.
His laboratory work centers around the development and application of mathematical visualization tools, particularly the PascGalois Project and Celite software suite, which serve as platforms for both research and education in discrete mathematics and abstract algebra.
